Old ration coupons

A variety of Chinese ration coupons issued between 1955 and 1994 are on display. The exhibition features more than 300 grain coupons, cloth coupons, meat coupons and furniture coupons. China’s commodity rationing system was established in 1955 when commodities were scarce and the system loosened its grip on commerce in the 1990s.

Dates: Until Oct. 26

Venue: Futian Cultural Hall · Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall, 103 Fuhua Road, Futian District (福田区福华路103号福田文化馆·非遗主题馆)

Metro: Line 7 to Huaqiang South Station (华强南站), Exit C

Relics

Pieces of Hongshan jade, Majiayao pottery and ancient porcelain collected by Xiangshan Art Museum are on display at the museum. The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. The Majiayao culture was a group of Neolithic communities who lived primarily in the upper Yellow River region in eastern Gansu, eastern Qinghai and northern Sichuan.

Venue: Xiangshan Art Museum, 88 Xihuan Road, Buji, Longgang District (龙岗区布吉西环路88号祥山艺术馆)

Metro: Line 3 to Changlong Station (长龙站), Exit A

Design Society

Hans Christian Andersen Award winners are exhibiting more than 300 illustrations at the second floor of Sea World Culture and Arts Center until Oct. 24. Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology is showcasing its 30 years of achievements in fashion design education on the first floor until Nov. 30. And the “Values of Design” exhibition until next year draws from the V&A’s extensive collection in London.

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, 1187 Wanghai Road, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口望海路1187号海上世界文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Monroe exhibition

More than 400 personal belongings of U.S. legend Marilyn Monroe are on display.

Dates: Until Jan. 5, 2019

Venue: Yealife, 4/F, Yitian Holiday Plaza, Nanshan District (南山区益田假日广场四楼懿生活)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station (世界之窗站), Exit A